Critical Care Registered Nurse

Compensation

Pay Rate: $50.00 - $$75.44 per hour DOE

The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay range include the employee specific skills and qualifications, relevant years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most often, a newly hired employee will be placed below the midpoint of the range.

Responsibilities

Position Overview:

Provides nursing care to critical care patients.  Effectively plans and communicates patient and family education. Participates in unit based educational activities.  Accurately and timely documentation consistent with practice and hospital policy. Completes approximately 16-week CMH Critical Care Training program, including AACN ECCO on-line training.

Top candidates are selected via panel interview process. 

Applications being accepted January 19, 2026 - February 20, 2026.  Program will start mid-March 2026.

Qualifications

Required: 

• Graduate from an ADN or BSN program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) OR Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) 
• 6+ months of acute care hospital experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Willingness to commit to the Critical Care RN Training Program for one year at 0.9 FTE on night shift
• Current California RN license 

Preferred: 

• BSN
• Knowledge of Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

Overview

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Health System Benefits

To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Health System (CMHS) takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMHS has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMHS is here for you and your family every step of the way.

• Competitive Pay
• Shift Differentials (Nights & Weekends)
• In-House Registry Rates
• Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Recognition programs
• Employee service recognition events
• Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
• National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

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